Contractions and dilation (opening) of the cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy are considered preterm, or premature, labor. A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks after the first day of the last ...

The test classified 23.5% of participants as higher risk within the preterm birth prevention arm. In addition to the traditional standard of care, individuals identified as high risk were given a ...

Infants are born preterm following spontaneous labor with intact membranes (45% of cases), preterm membrane rupture (30%) and after labor induction or cesarean delivery for maternal or fetal ...

Blood test opens doors to understanding preterm development The United States has one of the highest rates of preterm birth among developed nations. Pregnancy typically lasts around 40 weeks.

Closely reviewing a woman’s medical records may also help pinpoint the cause of a past preterm birth. When you go into labor and whether you have any complications during labor will determine what ...

In 80 percent of women with suspected preterm labor, early delivery will not occur. Yet there is no reliable test to determine which women are experiencing "true" or "false" preterm labor ...

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A team of US and Canadian researchers has found that a simple blood test can help determine which mothers are more likely to deliver a baby preterm ...

A team of US and Canadian researchers has found that a simple blood test can help determine which mothers are more likely to deliver a baby preterm, an advance that may lead to the development of ...